Another Redhatter Celebrates her Birthday!

Happy Birthday to Pat who celebrated on October 16. Sorry I was late on posting her best wishes. Hope she had a great day!

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Laugh for the Day

Three Men on a Hike

Three men were hiking through a forest when they came upon a large raging, violent river. Needing to get to the other side, the first man prayed:
'God, please give me the strength to cross the river.'
Poof! .. God gave him big arms and strong legs and he was able to swim across in about 2 hours, having almost drowned twice.

After witnessing that, the second man prayed:
'God, please give me strength and the tools to cross the river'
Poof! .. God gave him a rowboat, strong arms and strong legs and he
was able to row across in about an hour after almost capsizing once.

Seeing what happened to the first two men, the third man prayed:
'God, please give me the strength, the tools and the intelligence to cross the river'
Poof! .. He was turned into a woman. She checked the map, hiked one hundred yards up stream and walked across the bridge.

Redhatters Celebrate October Birthdays

This month a lot of our sisters will be celebrating birthdays. Today begins the first of our birthday celebrations :
Let's wish  Debbie a great one on her special day!
Best wishes for a wonderful and Happy Birthday!

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Next Meeting Oct 1

The October Red Hat Meeting will be on Thursday October 1st. We will be going to Sarah's
Vineyard and Art Gallery. It is located at 1204 Steels Corners Rd. (Cuyahoga Falls).
Our reservation is for noon. We will be ordering from the menu. To preview the menu go to
http://www.sarahsvineyardwinery.com/
Dress is casual.
If you want to carpool, meet at the Strip at 11:00 AM and leave at 11:15.
Directions: Take Rt 77 North to RT 8 North. Continue going north on Rt 8 to the Steels Corners Rd
exit. When you exit turn left on Steels Corners Rd. Keep going until you come to the 4 way stop.
Proceed through the intersection and watch for entrance to Blossom Music Center (on the right).
The winery is just past Blossom on the left. You can see the barn like building from the road.
The phone number for the winery is 330-929-8057.
Please RSVP By September 25th to Kathy or Nancy.

Happy Sisters' Week

Sister
Life is too short to wake up with regrets.
So love the people who treat you right..
Love the ones who don't just because you can.
Believe everything happens for a reason.
If you get a second chance, grab it with both hands.
If it changes your life, let it.
Kiss slowly.
Forgive quickly.
God never said life would be easy.
He just promised it would be worth it.
Happy Sister's Day!

I LOVE YA SISTA'!!! :-)

Girlfriend and Sister's Week
I am only as strong as the chocolate I eat,
the hair spray I use and
the friends I have.
To the cool women that have
touched my life.. Here's to you!
National Girlfriends Day
What would most of us do without our sisters, confidants and shopping, lunching, and traveling girls?
Let's celebrate each other for each other's sake!
TO MY GIRLFRIENDS!

It is good be a woman.

Sent by Nancy

Chocolate Sings

Karen shares this email:

One day I had a date for lunch with friends. Mae, a little old 'blue hair' about 80 years old, came along with them---all in all, a pleasant bunch. When the menus were presented, we ordered salads, sandwiches, and soups, except for Mae who said, 'Ice Cream, please. Two scoops, chocolate.'

I wasn't sure my ears heard right, and the others were aghast.
'Along with heated apple pie,' Mae added, completely unabashed.
We tried to act quite nonchalant, as if people did this all the time..
But when our orders were brought out, I didn't enjoy mine.
I couldn't take my eyes off Mae as her pie a-la-mode went down.
The other ladies showed dismay. They ate their lunches silently and frowned.

The next time I went out to eat, I called and invited Mae.
I lunched on white meat tuna. She ordered a parfait.
I smiled. She asked if she amused me.
I answered, 'Yes, you do, but also you confuse me.
How come you order rich desserts, while I feel I must be sensible?
She laughed and said, with wanton mirth, 'I'm tasting all that is Possible.

I try to eat the food I need, and do the things I should.
But life's so short, my friend, I hate missing out on something good.
This year I realized how old I was.. (She grinned) I haven't been this old before.'
'So, before I die, I've got to try those things that for years I had ignored.
I haven't smelled all the flowers yet. There are too many books I haven't read. There's more fudge sundaes to wolf down and kites to be flown overhead.

There are many malls I haven't shopped. I've not laughed at all the jokes.
I've missed a lot of Broadway hits and potato chips and cokes.
I want to wade again in water and feel ocean spray on my face.
I want to sit in a country church once more and thank God for His grace.
I want peanut butter every day spread on my morning toast.
I want un-timed long distance calls to the folks I love the most.

I haven't cried at all the movies yet, or walked in the morning rain.
I need to feel wind in my hair. I want to fall in love again.
So, if I choose to have dessert, instead of having dinner,
then should I die before night fall, I'd say I died a winner,
because I missed out on nothing. I filled my heart's desire.
I had that final chocolate mousse before my life expired.'

With that, I called the waitress over... 'I've changed my mind, ' I said. 'I want what she is having, only add some more whipped cream!'

Be mindful that happiness isn't based on possessions, power, or prestige, but on relationships with people we love and respect. Remember that while money talks, CHOCOLATE SINGS!

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A Woman

This was sent by Debbie. It applies to us all.

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Cash for Clunkers

IF MY BODY WERE A CAR...

If my body were a car, this is the time I would be thinking about trading it in for a newer model. I've got bumps and dents and scratches in my finish, and my paint job is getting a little dull. But that's not the worst of it.

My headlights are out of focus, and it's especially hard to see things up close.

My traction is not as graceful as it once was. I slip and slide and skid and bump into things even in the best of weather.

My whitewalls are stained with varicose veins. It takes me hours to reach my maximum speed. My fuel rate burns inefficiently.

But here's the worst of it --


Almost every time I sneeze, cough or laugh, either my radiator leaks or my exhaust backfires.
CASH FOR CLUNKERS..........I QUALIFY - How about You?

Tea on the Porch - August Event

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Atwood Lake July Event

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The Purple Hat

Passing the Purple Hat to You IN honor of women's history month and in memory of Erma Bombeck who lost her fight with cancer.

IF I HAD MY LIFE TO LIVE OVER - by Erma Bombeck
(written after she found out she was dying from cancer).

I would have gone to bed when I was sick instead of pretending the earth would go into a holding pattern if I weren't there for the day.

I would have burned the pink candle sculpted like a rose before it melted in storage.

I would have talked less and listened more.

I would have invited friends over to dinner even if the carpet was stained, or the sofa faded.

I would have eaten the popcorn in the 'good' living room and worried much less about the dirt when someone wanted to light a fire in the fireplace.

I would have taken the time to listen to my grandfather ramble about his youth.

I would have shared more of the responsibility carried by my husband.

I would never have insisted the car windows be rolled up on a summer day because my hair had just been teased and sprayed.

I would have sat on the lawn with my grass stains.

I would have cried and laughed less while watching television and more while watching life.

I would never have bought anything just because it was practical, wouldn't show soil, or was guaranteed to last a lifetime.

Instead of wishing away nine months of pregnancy, I'd have cherished every moment and realized that the wonderment growing inside me was the only chance in life to assist God in a miracle.

When my kids kissed me impetuously, I would never have said, 'Later. Now go get washed up for dinner.' There would have been more 'I love you's' More 'I'm sorry's.'

But mostly, given another shot at life, I would seize every minute.look at it and really see it .. live it and never give it back. STOP SWEATING THE SMALL STUFF!!!

Don't worry about who doesn't like you, who has more, or who's doing what
Instead, let's cherish the relationships we have with those who do love us.

Redhatter Celebrates July Birthday

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June Event - Spring Hill

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How to Clean the House

HOW TO CLEAN THE HOUSE
1. Open a new file in your PC.
2. Name it 'Housework.'
3. Send it to the recycle bin.
4. Empty the recycle bin.
5. Your PC will ask you, 'Are you sure you want to delete Housework permanently?'
6. Calmly answer, 'Yes' and press mouse button firmly ...
7. Feel better?
Works for me!

From Debbie Ely

Queen Mum Celebrates June Birthday

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July 9 Event Updated

Hello Red Hatters,
This is to let you know that the outing to Atwood Lake for July 9 has been arranged. We will be eating at the Lighthouse Bistro at Atwood Lake at 11:15 am. Then we will be taking a boat ride (approximately one hour) on the lake at 1pm to 2pm. We need a minimum of 20 for the boat ride, so feel free to bring a guest. Cost of boat ride will be $12.45 if 20 people ride. Judy and Jane

June 4th Meeting

Our meeting for Thursday, June 4th, is lunch and tour at the Spring Hill Historic Home at 1401 Springhill Lane NE in Massillon. Since this is in close proximity, we will leave you to make your own carpool/travel arrangements. Lunch will be Chicken Salad served on Lettuce, Cherry Congealed Salad, Fresh Fruit, Mini Muffins, and Ice Cream Balls with Chocolate Sauce. Lunch will be served at 11:30. The cost of lunch will be $14 including tax and tip. We would like to collect lunch money as you arrive so we will not be concerned with that after we eat. A tour of the home will follow lunch at 1:00 or 1:15. Cost of the tour is $5...seniors $4. The home is not air conditioned but the dining area in the parlor has fans and good circulation. We recommend that you dress in comfortable red hat attire for the weather and wear comfortable shoes. But do not forget your Red Hat!

Parking is on the hill pass the house. Passengers can be dropped at the front of the house to avoid walking down to the house. Enter the house through the front door where there will be someone to greet you. On the map that was handed out at the last meeting, it does not show Springhill Lane NE on the map which is the street south of Springhill Ave NE (past the Lake Ave intersection). Turn left onto Springhill Lane NE not Springhill Ave. Attached is a better detailed map. View full map and enlarge to see street details and directions. 1401 Springhill Lane Ne, Massillon, OHView full map

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Red Roses Celebrate at May Event

Ramblin' Red Roses celebrated their sixth birthday on May 7, 2009 with a salad buffet at Paula's home. They had a white elephant exchange after lunch and then enjoyed cake and coffee. Red Velvet and German Chocolate cakes were served by the hostesses Paula and Debbie.

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Red Hatters Have Fun Exchanging Gifts

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Definition of OLD

Remember the Fifties

I think we are all old enough to remember these prices:
If any of you have doubt about what we kids paid for a coke and a sandwich at Woolworths ( How many don't know what Woolworth's was?) in the 1950's, here's proof of the prices ........

Red Hatter Celebrates May Birthday

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Upcoming Meeting May 7

Email from Paula:

Hi Red Hatters,

Debbie and I want to remind you of our May 7th Ramblin' Red Roses Anniversary Luncheon at 11:30 AM at my home. Each of you is asked to bring a salad to share, your $5.00 annual dues and a White Elephant gift for the exchange. The White Elephant gift is to be wrapped in some kind of wrapping paper (or comics; it doesn't matter) and then the gift is to be placed in a brown paper bag and stapled shut so no one will see which gift you brought. If you have any questions about the White Elephant gift, call me or Debbie.

Please RSVP by Monday, May 4th. (Sandy L. and Pat M., I know you will not be there. We will miss you.)

Don't forget to wear your Red Hat attire, including your hat!

Paula

Movie to See

Movie rec commended by Red Hat Society:
We would like to draw your attention to the new movie from Story Island Entertainment, "Is Anybody There," a story both humorous and thought-provoking. This quiet drama centers on Edward, a young boy growing up in a retirement home run by his parents. Edward meets the cantankerous Clarence, a former magician, who lives with regrets and is trying to make amends for his mistakes. This unlikely pair journey into the pain and joy that come with remembrance and forgetting, and Edward learns how to reach out to those around him. Though the entire cast performs well, the story really belongs to veteran actor Michael Caine, who delivers a performance that is both moving and versatile. Bring a box of Kleenex, but be prepared to leave with a smile on your face!

Happy Hatting,
Debra 'Ladybug' Granich

Must See Kimono Exhibit

This exhibit is in its last week at the Canton Museum of Art. I recommend that everyone see it and I know many of you have.

"Kimono As Art: The Landscapes of Itchiku Kubota"

"Internationally acclaimed artist Itchiku Kubota used silk kimono as his canvas. Kubota had a lifelong fascination with the subtle changes of color and the quality of light achieved through skillful dyeing techniques combined with the reflective properties of silk. He often used nature as the inspiration for his work.

This stunning exhibition of forty over-sized landscape kimono is visiting the United States for only the second time, since its 1995 exhibition at the Smithsonian in Washington, DC.

Itchiku Kubota’s dream was to live to be 100, the time it would take for him to complete a series of 75 kimono that would hang side-by-side, forming a monumental tapestry of the four seasons called Symphony of Light. He completed 30 of these pieces, Autumn and Winter, before his death on April 26, 2003."

Tea Time at Southern Gardens

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Red Hatter Birthday in April

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Red Hat Poem

My dress is kinda' purple
My hat is 'flamin' red
It covers up the grey hairs
Now sprouting from my head
I know I look distinguished
And my clothes are oh so 'loud'
But I'm a member of the 'Red Hat Brigade'
And of that......I'm very proud!


Marjorie Ramsay 2008

Thought for the Day

The older one gets, the more one feels that the present must be enjoyed;

it is a precious gift, comparable to a state of grace.

~Marie Curie

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Sisters' Week

Be the kind of woman
that when your feet
hit the floor each
morning the devil says
"Oh Crap, She's up!"

Sister
Life is too short to wake up with regrets.
So love the people who treat you right.
Love the ones who don't just because you can.
Believe everything happens for a reason.
If you get a second chance, grab it with both hands.
If it changes your life, let it.
Kiss slowly.
Forgive quickly.
God never said life would be easy.
He just promised it would be worth it.

Today is sister's day,send this to all your sisters,
mothers, daughters, girlfriends even me if I am like one. ?
If you get back 7,
you are loved.
Happy Sister's Day!

I LOVE YA SISTA'!!! :-)

Girlfriend and Sister's Week
I am only as strong as the coffee I drink,
the hair spray I use and
the friends I have.
To the cool women that have
touched my life. Here's to you!

National Girlfriends Day
What would most of us do without our sisters, confidants and shopping,lunching, and traveling girls?
Let's celebrate each other for each other's sake!
TO MY GIRLFRIENDS!

If you get this twice
you know you have more
than one girlfriend.
Be Happy!

From email from Debbie

Remember the Warmer Times

When temperatures are in the teens and snow depth is the same as the temperature, we need to think back on warmer times like a luau.